On a bleak winter's eve in January 2006, 3 lads stand gazing at 60's legend Joe Meek's former North London home. They smile knowingly, shake hands and all agree to henceforth be The Draytones, an Anglo-Argentine psychbeat collective commited to reactivating a sound long lost and feared forgotten.
Biography
The Draytones
Gabriel and Luke were brought together in London N7, via Buenas Aires and Grimsby. Fed up with everything on the radio and a life on the breadline, they found Eel Pie Islander Chris and set off to play songs the likes of which had not been heard since the rug-cutting glory days of Syd Barrett, Los Gatos Salvajes, The Kinks, Thee Milkshakes and many more. With a simple drums, bass and guitar setup they wish to play to anyone who will lend an ear, that they too may vibrate in the mind of the one true God whose name is love; grooving as one to the music of yore.
They played their 1st gig in March with The Hoosiers, followed by supports slots with The Strawbs, The Downliners Sect and The View - at which point they were transported back to 1965 - just like they had allways dreamed!
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RSS News FeedTue 22 Jul 2008
kids at the controls
check our new hip hop group above....and they say britain has no talent...thanks to SAM THE BLINGMASTER for all things shiny....
the hugs have landed and play with the dandy warhols wednesday night...they are here for a while so check the site and their my space thingy for action...
holy ghost revival have been shot by roger sargent....and mighty fine they look too....they are spreading their wings up and down our fair isle...
the metros are gearing up for a bunch of gigs nad the release of the third single...talk about it my friends...
the view and their second album are almost all done....and it's an album of epic proportions....trust me people...
the draytones are gonna be at the 12 bar next week with a couple of v special guests
derek meins is still a famous poet
twelves trio are just around the corner.
toddla t is all ours now....the dotted line has his X....he's big chillin' in a week or so...maybe see ya all there
larry jon wilson is being interviewed by Vice magazine....and you say we don't kick over the statues...
if i left you out then kick my butt
raf is off to jamaica to find his soul.
H is running down the yellow brick road.
I'm off to a secret garden party in a day or so...
love and kisses.
j a m e s xxxxx
Mon 31 Mar 2008
Turn It Down
"Turn It Down" is the first single off The 'tones new album "Up In My Head", released on the 5th May..
This little gem is availible on 7" and on download...
Go out and buy it, Order the '65 store or download it from itunes...
You won't be disappointed!
'65
Tue 11 Mar 2008
I Have To Go.. On Tour with....
Mr Paul Weller!
We're pleased to announce that The Draytones are supporting Paul Weller on the first half of his sold out UK Tour including his London date at the Hammersmith Apollo - so here are the dates - check out their myspace for more updates..
Floorboards Up the tones!
5th May - Halifax, Victoria Hall
6th May - Stoke Victoria Hall
8th May - Blackpool, Empress Ballroom
9th May - Middlesbrough, Town Hall
11th May -Doncaster, Dome
12th May - Derby, Assembly Hall
21st May - London, Hammersmith Apollo
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Thu 6 Mar 2008
Vote For The 'tones!
Radcliffe and Maconie are playing The Draytones' new single "Turn It Down" on Radio 2 tomorrow night as part of their pick and mix feature.
After they've played the track, you can vote online for the tones to be Single Of The Week. Voting starts tomorrow night and finishes monday!
Keep those ears open and get voting!
Tell Your Friends and see you all at club chord tonight in brummy!
xxx
Mon 4 Jun 2007
What's that?
Speak up Bob, the Draytones can't hear you.
Oh you love "Forever On" and recommend every man, woman and child in the land own a copy. Quite right too, it's a belter.
After turning in a blinder at the 100 club at the climax of the Sonic65 tour with Candie Payne, the Draytones play at Proud this Wednesday the 6th. See the flyer we posted last week for details.
Oh you love "Forever On" and recommend every man, woman and child in the land own a copy. Quite right too, it's a belter.
After turning in a blinder at the 100 club at the climax of the Sonic65 tour with Candie Payne, the Draytones play at Proud this Wednesday the 6th. See the flyer we posted last week for details.
Mon 16 Apr 2007
DOWN AT THE RED BRICKS TOMORROW
The Draytones step in to fill the large boots of the Motion Pictures tomorrow night Down At The Red Bricks at the Black Gardenia in Dean Street. It's been rumoured that they will be joined by some or all of The Monks Kitchen, so join us for an oldschool '65 special down there tomorrow, it's £5 on the door, music starts at 8 and Lee Gorton will be playing records
Wed 28 Mar 2007
FOREVER ON AND ON AND ON AND ON
The Draytones unleash their mini album on the world this week. The lads continue touring the UK and head back into the studio this weekend with the inventor of recorded sound Mr Stan Kybert to complete the demo sessions for their first fully fledged long-player. Go forth and seek out this gem of a record and keep em peeled for live appearances from the band in a town near you soon.
Tue 5 Dec 2006
tonight in birmingham
Just to let you know if you are going to see The View in Birmingham tonight then get there early as THE DRAYTONES are supporting.
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